Text:The Rock That Is Higher
Author:E. Johnson
Tune:[O sometimes the shadows are deep]
Composer:W. G. Fischer

613. The Rock That Is Higher

1 O sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal;
And sorrows, how often they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul!

Chorus:
O, then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I;
O, then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I.

2 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how heavy my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! [Chorus]

3 O near to the Rock let me keep,
Or blessings or sorrows prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep
Title: The Rock That Is Higher
Author: E. Johnson
Refrain First Line: O, then to the Rock let me fly
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: God: God's Protection; Christ: Trusting; Living His Life: Trusting
Tune Information
Name: [O sometimes the shadows are deep]
Composer: W. G. Fischer
Key: A♭ Major



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